About Us
The Computer Club of Hot Springs Village (CCHSV), Arkansas is a private, non profit, 501(c) (3) organization formed in 1988 We currently have a membership of over 500. Membership is open to members of the Property Owners Association (POA) of Hot Springs Village (HSV) and others with POA qualified access to the HSV who share a common interest in computers. The Club endeavors to provide members an opportunity to gain knowledge of computer hardware and software through classes and speakers at monthly meetings. Our goal is to live up to our motto of Members Helping Members. The CCHSV is a member of the HSV Chamber of Commerce.
Membership
Membership runs from January through December. The fee is $15 (includes all household members). The half-year dues are $8 starting July 1. Simply complete the membership application online and print.
Meetings, Classes and Workshops
General Meetings are held at Coronado Center on the fourth Wednesday evening of the month at 6:00 p.m. Because of the holidays, the November and December meetings are combined and held in early December. There is no meeting in July. Reservations are not required. Visitors are welcome.
The Breakfast Meeting is designed to be a more social atmosphere. Come and have breakfast and conversation with others interested in computers. Check the Breakfast Meeting page for time and location. Reservations are required.
Board Meetings are held on the second Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the Village Church of Christ located at Balboa Road and Letrista. All members are invited to attend. Meet the Board.
We provide a series of computer and software-related Classes. You don't have to be a member to register for a class. However, members get a discount on class fees.
We now have three workshops which are free to both members and non-members. The workshops are held at the Village Church of Christ located at Balboa Road and Letrista Drive. Club members will be available to help. Bring your laptop.
These workshops have become very popular. In order to speed up help, please e-mail your question/problem to Help in advance.
- The Digital Camera Special Interest Group which is headed up by Renee Steinpreis and Bill Evans is on the first Friday at 1:00 p.m.
- The Help Workshop is on the third Thursday at 1:00 p.m.
- The Kindle Users Group which is headed up by Renee Steinpreis is on the second Tuesday at 1:00 p.m.
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